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Because this is educational institution So I'm using fair and transparent metrics proxying for learning capabilities, knowledge (in topics related to degrees)

• HDThoreaun 4y ago
  Ah so you see my point. Using fair and transparent metrics that don't measure the right thing isn't useful. Harvard isn't looking for learning capabilities, knowledge (in topics related to degrees). They're looking for people that will be successful and accrue money/power.
  • tester756 4y ago
    Hmm, but I've already said that >I'm not saying Harvard needs to change. >I've been arguing that standardized tests are best available method (at scale) because they're at least fair and transparent. The discussion started in this context - I replied to this. >The problem is that standardized tests are more a measurement of access to resources and parental support than raw knowledge or future success. It does feel nice to say that everyone is equal, but not everyone has an equal chance. I'm speaking more broadly - about the whole edu. sys.